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Visual Language LLC

Writing and Design by Ellen M Shapiro

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    • The Secret Buttons written and designed by Ellen M. Shapiro
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    • Let’s Read Hebrew!
    • Hand Drum Rhythms
    • Food Trips Cookbook
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Let’s Read Hebrew!

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  • Student workbook
  • 96 pages, 7 1/2 x 10”, spiral-bound
  • Built to write in and last a full school year
  • Incorporates Orton-Gillingham multisensory methodology
  • Can be used by students of all ages;​ geared toward second and third graders
  • Packed with games and activities
  • Begins with basic concepts like the differences and similarities between Hebrew and English
  • Created and designed to make it FUN!
Buy now on Etsy $18

When I started teaching Sunday School, I found the books that I was given to be poorly produced and difficult to use for both me and the kids. Following Alphagram’s multisensory methodology for teaching phonics, reading, and spelling in English, I made worksheets for my students with color emoji that represented the letter-sounds and created games and activities with them. Soon, a book materialized, now in its third edition. The lessons progress from consonants to syllables with vowels, to words and sentences. Every lesson introduces one aleph-bet letter, pairs the letter with a Jewish value, ritual, prayer, or holiday, and ends with a suggested discussion or activity.

157 Five-Star Reviews on Etsy!

Reviews from
Religious School Teachers

“This is an incredible Hebrew beginner’s workbook; the best I have ever worked with!” 

“Great idea, really well executed! Learning Hebrew along with layers of cultural knowledge builds stronger Jewish literacy than other Alef-Bet books.”

“As a reading teacher I love the multisensory O-G influence for teaching Hebrew.”

“I’m excited to use this with my students. I’d love more volumes!”

The newest product for the youngest learners. The Hebrew alphabet, cued by fun emojis, on colorful, toddler-safe, nontoxic plastic cards. Available at TheAlphagramShop.etsy.com

Reviews from
Parents and Grandparents

“My granddaughter and I do it together. I can’t wait until I can read Hebrew and teach my other grandchildren. Thank you for making it so easy.” 

“What a relief to find a dyslexia-friendly way to supplement my son’s Hebrew school learning!”

“Amazing! Lots of great information.”

“A well-thought-out book that makes sense. I can envision it being used by any age.”

“All the kids in our Temple Tots program want to play with the Aleph-Bet cards.” 


More books by Ellen Shapiro

  • The Secret Buttons written and designed by Ellen M. Shapiro
    • Q & A with 5th – 7th grade teachers, students and parents, including video of Caterina making an important illustration
  • Clients and Designers
  • The Graphic Designer’s Guide​ to Clients
  • Alphagram Learning Materials
  • Let’s Read Hebrew!
  • Hand Drum Rhythms
  • Food Trips Cookbook
  • Landscapes & Gardens
  • China Books